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The Biggest Highlights From Houston Cougars' 2026 Pro Day Houston football's Pro Day brought out some of the best in athletes from Dean Connors to Carlos Allen Jr. in front of scouts, where size doe...

APRIL 6 • SI.COM

Excellent during bowl Connors had 16 rushes for 126 yards and one touchdown and caught all three targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 38-35 win over LSU.

Impact For only the second time in 2025, Connors surpassed 100 rushing yards. Though the running back fell only one touchdown short of 10 overall this year, he logged over 1,000 all-purpose yards for a third consecutive season, those ranging from his time with both Houston and Rice.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Weigman throws 4 touchdown passes as Houston beats LSU 38-35 in Texas Bowl

Conner Weigman threw for 236 yards and four touchdowns as Houston rallied from an early 14-point deficit for a 38-35 victory over LSU in the Texas Bowl

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Conner Weigman accounts for 3 TDs as Houston wraps up 9-win regular season with 31-24 win at Baylor

Dean Connors scored on a 1-yard run with 1:57 left, Conner Weigman accounted for three touchdowns while passing for 201 yards and running for 121, and Houston wrapped a nine-win re...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in Saturday's win Connors accrued 14 carries for 51 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory over Baylor.

Impact Connors scored the game-winning touchdown Saturday, a one-yard rush late in the fourth quarter to break the deadlock in the Texas showdown. It marked his first rushing touchdown since Week 7. He put together a very productive campaign in his first season with Houston, rushing for 800 yards and four touchdowns and catching 28 passes for 220 yards and three scores. He is set to play his final collegiate game during bowl season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Saturday Connors totaled 12 rushes for 75 yards and caught 5 of 6 targets for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-14 defeat to TCU.

Impact Connors had a productive day Saturday as he gained over 100 yards and scored a touchdown in the loss. He has not scored a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games now, but he caught his third touchdown of the season in the third quarter. He now has over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns this season, and will look to end the regular season on a high note Saturday at Baylor.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Houston misses late field goal in 17-14 loss to TCU

Josh Hoover threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns and TCU took advantage of No. 25 Houston’s missed field goal in the final minute to beat the Cougars 17-14 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

TCU Horned Frogs vs. No. 23 Houston Cougars Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big 12 College Football Matchup: How to Watch TCU vs. No. 23 Houston

The No. 23 ranked Houston Cougars host the TCU Horned Frogs in Week 13. Here's what you should know about the game.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big 12 College Football Matchup: How to Watch TCU vs. No. 23 Houston

Solid in Friday's win Connors recorded 10 rushes for 68 yards and caught 2 of 3 targets for 16 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 30-27 victory versus UCF.

Impact Connors put together a solid performance Friday, highlighted by his nine-yard receiving touchdown in the third quarter. He had a season-low 10 carries in the win, thanks in large part to Conner Weigman rushing 22 times. He has a bye in Week 12 before taking on TCU on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Cougars vs. UCF Knights Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

98 yards in loss Connors accrued 13 carries for 71 yards and hauled in all three targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 45-35 defeat against West Virginia.

Impact Connors had a solid performance in Saturday's loss as he gained nearly 100 yards on 16 touches. He failed to score a touchdown in his third consecutive game though which has limited his upside. He remains a very good option considering his volume, and he has also proven to have a high ceiling especially in favorable matchups.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scotty Fox Jr. accounts for 3 TDs, West Virginia beats No. 22 Houston 45-35

Scotty Fox Jr. threw for 157 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as West Virginia snapped its five-game losing streak with a 45-35 win over No. 22 Houston

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Inefficient in win Connors notched 20 rushes for 48 yards during Saturday's 24-16 win against Arizona State.

Impact Connors received 20 carries in his second straight game Saturday, but he was not efficient on those touches. He gained just 48 yards on a measly 2.4 yards per carry, adding 17 more on two catches. He faces a much more favorable matchup next Saturday versus West Virginia.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

138 yards in win Connors compiled 20 carries for 100 yards and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 31-28 victory over Arizona.

Impact Connors ran for 100 yards in his second game this season and his first time since Week 2. He also gained 38 yards on three catches, giving him a season high 138 yards from scrimmage. He did not find the endzone which stopped him from having an elite performance, but it was still another very good day for the Cougars' back.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez's field goal as time runs out lifts Houston over Arizona 31-28

Ethan Sanchez kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired, giving Houston a 31-28 win over Arizona on Saturday

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice in Saturday's win Connors tallied 15 carries for 83 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for seven yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-17 victory versus Oklahoma State.

Impact After a rough outing last week versus Texas Tech, Connors bounced back Saturday with a two-touchdown performance. He also ran for over 80 yards for the third time this season. He will look to keep up this form Saturday versus Arizona.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Conner Weigman passes for 2 touchdowns and runs for another as Houston beats Oklahoma State 39-17

Conner Weigman passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Houston overcame an early trick play to defeat Oklahoma State 39-17 on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in Saturday's loss Connors notched 13 carries for 31 yards and caught their only target for nine yards during Saturday's 35-11 loss versus Texas Tech.

Impact Connors was bottled up in Saturday's loss, an unsurprising turn of events versus a very good Texas Tech defense. He had 14 touches, but only gained 40 total yards in the blowout loss. He faces a very favorable matchup Saturday at Oklahoma State so he should be able to bounce back in a big way.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highly utilized in Friday's win Connors notched 17 rushes for 53 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 33 yards during Friday's 27-24 overtime victory over Oregon State.

Impact Connors did not dominate the poor Oregon State defense Saturday, however his high utilization gave him a decent performance. He had 21 touches in his second straight game and gained 86 total yards in the overtime win. He failed to score a touchdown which stopped him from being a game changer, but it was a solid performance from the senior.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Friday's win Connors had 22 rushes for 89 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 22 yards during Friday's 36-20 win versus Colorado.

Impact Connors gained over 100 total yards in his second straight game Friday and also scored a four-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. He has received at least 15 touches in each of the first three games of the season and has been productive with that volume, especially over the past two weeks. After a bye this week, he faces another favorable matchup at Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Friday's win Connors had 22 rushes for 89 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 22 yards during Friday's 36-20 win versus Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Colorado struggles in 36-20 loss to Houston as the Buffaloes drop to 1-2 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Colorado Stumbles and Loses To Houston By Two Possessions

Weigman shines with career highs as Houston defeats Colorado 36-20

Conner Weigman threw for 222 yards and ran for 83 yards and two touchdowns — both career highs — to lead Houston to a 36-20 win over Colorado Friday night

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominates former team Connors accrued 13 carries for 132 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all two targets for three yards during Saturday's 35-9 win over Rice.

Impact Connors, who spent his first three collegiate seasons with Rice, headed back to his old stomping grounds Saturday and put together an excellent performance. He rushed for 132 yards -- the second most in his career -- and punched in two touchdowns, both of which came from beyond 40 yards. He led the backfield in rushing attempts and yards, however Stacy Sneed remained involved. Connors has proved to be a relevant fantasy running back across the past two seasons, and while that is likely to continue, it's probably worth not looking too much into this performance seeing that he had extra motivation to beat up on his old team.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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